The article examines generational changes in how students research college options, from Gen X guidebooks to Millennials’ use of Google and websites, and now Gen Z and Alpha turning to social media. It notes that expanded internet access has theoretically improved information availability about post-graduation paths. The piece questions whether this shift creates new inequities in college search processes.
Key Points
- Generational shifts from print and search engines to social media for college info
- Internet expansion potentially increases access to post-secondary options
- Emerging digital divides may affect information equity for Gen Z and Alpha
Implications for Educational Freedom
No direct implications.
Source: Opinion: A New Digital Divide: College Search in the Age of Social Media